Description
Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies are the ultimate winter treat, merging the cozy flavors of hot cocoa with the delightful surprise of gooey marshmallows. These soft and chewy cookies evoke nostalgia and warmth, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in. With rich chocolate flavor and fluffy marshmallows hidden inside, every bite brings joy and comfort. Whip up these easy-to-make cookies and share them with friends and family—everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in marshmallows and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg